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Gregg Edelman

Birth Place: Chicago, IL, USA

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BIO

Gregg Edelman was last on Broadway in Wonderful Town. Other Broadway credits include Into the Woods, 1776, City of Angels, Passion, Falsettos, Cabaret, Les Misérables and Cats. He's been nominated for four Tony Awards, two Drama Desk Awards (one win) and two Outer Critics Awards. Film and television credits include Little Children, Spiderman 2, Crimes and Misdemeanors and the upcoming The Proposal, and he is a regular on the CBS series "Hack."

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STAGE CREDITS

Water for Elephants Water for Elephants
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2024
Mr. Jankowski
The Perplexed The Perplexed
[Off-Broadway]
Manhattan Theatre Club Of-Broadway Premiere, 2020
Cast
Candide Candide
[Off-Broadway]
New York City Opera Production, 2017
Voltaire, Pangloss, Governor, Businessman, Police Chief, 2nd Gambler, Wisest Man
The Mystery of Edwin Drood The Mystery of Edwin Drood
[Broadway]
Roundabout Theatre Company Production, 2012
Reverend Mr. Crisparkle
Black Tie Black Tie
[Off-Broadway]
Primary Stages Production, 2011
Curtis
A Tale of Two Cities A Tale of Two Cities
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2008
Dr. Alexandre Manette
Rags
[New York]
New York Concert, 2006
Nathan
The Man in the White Suit
[New York]
Reading, 2006
Performer
Anna Christie
[New York]
Reading, 2006
Flight
[Off-Broadway]
2005
Charles Lindbergh
Wonderful Town Wonderful Town
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2003
Robert Baker
Into the Woods
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2002
Cinderella's Prince
Wolf
Cinderella's Prince
Into the Woods
[Los Angeles]
Los Angeles Revival (Pre-Broadway), 2002
Cinderella's Prince/Wolf
Reefer Madness
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2001
Lecturer
Thief River
[Off-Broadway]
2001
Ray 2/Reese
1776
[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 1997
Edward Rutledge
Out of this World
[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 1995
Art O'Malley
Passion
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1994
Colonel Ricci
Fiorello!
[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 1994
Neil
Greetings
[Off-Broadway]
1993
Andy Gorski
A Grand Night for Singing
[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 1993
Performer
Anna Karenina
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1992
Constantine Levin
Performer
Constantine Levin
Falsettos
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1992
Marvin [Replacement]
[Replacement]
City of Angels
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1989
Stine
Cabaret
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1987
Clifford Bradshaw
Anything Goes
[Broadway]
Lincoln Center Revival, 1987
Billy Crocker [Replacement]
[Replacement]
Les Miserables Les Miserables
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1987
Javert [Replacement]
[Replacement]
[Replacement]
[Replacement]
The Shop on Main Street
[Off-Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Off-Broadway Production, 1985
Performer
Oliver!
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1984
Londoner
Weekend
[Off-Broadway]
1983
Performer
Cats
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1982
Asparagus [Replacement]
Growltiger [Replacement]
Bustopher Jones [Replacement]
Asparagus [Replacement]
Growltiger [Replacement]
Bustopher Jones [Replacement]
A Little Night Music
[College/University (US)]
Northwestern University Production, 1977
Performer
Anything Goes
[Chicago]
Chicago Concert, 1988
Arthur
[East Haddam, CT (Regional)]
World Premiere, 1991
Babes in Arms
[New York]
New York Concert, 1989

Movies

The Manhattan Project
[ 1986 ] Science Teacher
Crimes and Misdemeanors
[ 1989 ] Chris
Green Card
[ 1990 ] Phil
The First Wives Club
[ 1996 ] Mark Loest
Hudson River Blues
[ 1997 ] Dudley
Anastasia
[ 1997 ] Ensemble and Character Vocals
Cradle Will Rock
[ 1999 ] Blitzstein - Dream Larry Foreman
Puppet
[ 1999 ] Oscar
City by the Sea
[ 2002 ] A.P.C. Johnson
Hollywood Ending
[ 2002 ] Galaxie Executive
Spider-Man 2
[ 2004 ] Dr. Davis
Little Children
[ 2006 ] Richard Pierce
The Proposal
[ 2009 ] Lead Counsel Malloy
Liberal Arts
[ 2012 ] Robert
Night Has Settled
[ 2014 ] Dr. Root
Jane Wants a Boyfriend
[ 2015 ] Father
Larchmont
[ 2016 ] Arthur Burch
All the Little Things We Kill
[ 2019 ] Agent Bracken

TV Shows

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Dr. Lucas, Daniel Brown

Awards and Nominations

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2004 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical

Gregg Edelman, Wonderful Town

Tony Awards - 2002 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical

Gregg Edelman, Into the Woods


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1999 - Outstanding Featured Actor - Musical

Gregg Edelman, 1776

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1998 - Best Featured Actor - Musical

Gregg Edelman, 1776

Tony Awards - 1998 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical

Gregg Edelman, 1776


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1997 - Outstanding Featured Actor - Musical

Gregg Edelman, 1776


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1997 - Outstanding Featured Actor - Musical

Gregg Edelman, 1776

Tony Awards - 1993 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical

Gregg Edelman, Anna Karenina

Tony Awards - 1990 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical

Gregg Edelman , City of Angels

Tony Awards - 1990 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical

Gregg Edelman, City of Angels

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Review: METAMORPHOSES at Berkshire Theatre Group Photo
Review: METAMORPHOSES at Berkshire Theatre Group
by Marc Savitt - Sep 29, 2025

Directed by Isadora Wolfe this production is rather unusual and quite unique. It is physical, poetic and charged with emotional power. Packed with passion, revenge, hubris and heartbreak, METAMORPHOSES is a gripping night of theatre that proves the ancient myths still burn with relevance today.
Photos: GENE & GILDA Opens Off-Broadway at 59E59 Theaters Photo
Photos: GENE & GILDA Opens Off-Broadway at 59E59 Theaters
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Jul 28, 2025

Penguin Rep Theatre is presenting the Off-Broadway premiere of Gene & Gilda, a new play by Cary Gitter, directed by Joe Brancato. See photos from opening night here!
GLORY RIDE to Have Two Industry Readings This Month Photo
GLORY RIDE to Have Two Industry Readings This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 24, 2025

The new musical, Glory Ride, which tells the true story about Tour de France champion Gino Bartali, who secretly saved hundreds of innocent lives during Mussolini’s Fascist reign in World War II, will have two NYC industry readings this month.
Photos: Barry Kleinbort Takes the Stage At Birdland Photo
Photos: Barry Kleinbort Takes the Stage At Birdland
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 6, 2025

On Monday night, Birdland welcomed Barry Kleinbort toits stage Mr. Kleinbort himself hosted the fun, weaving together backstage anecdotes from his legendary career crafting material for some of the stage's most iconic divas. See photos from the show.
JAMIE DEROY & FRIENDS to Present THE KLEINBORT COLLECTION at Birdland Photo
JAMIE DEROY & FRIENDS to Present THE KLEINBORT COLLECTION at Birdland
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 25, 2025

“Jamie deRoy & friends” will present The Kleinbort Collection, a one night only cabaret featuring songs by award winning composer and lyricist Barry Kleinbort
WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Enters Final Three Weeks of Performances Photo
WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Enters Final Three Weeks of Performances
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 18, 2024

WATER FOR ELEPHANTS will play its final performance on Broadway in three weeks. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets to the musical before it closes on Broadway.
Ann Kittredge Returns To Chelsea Table + Stage For Encore Performance Of ROMANTIC NOT Photo
Ann Kittredge Returns To Chelsea Table + Stage For Encore Performance Of ROMANTIC NOTIONS
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 6, 2024

Ann Kittredge will perform an encore of 'Romantic Notions' at Chelsea Table + Stage on November 14 at 7 PM.
Judith Lynn Stillman Hosts Star-studded Business Of The Arts Event Photo
Judith Lynn Stillman Hosts Star-studded Business Of The Arts Event
by Stephi Wild - Oct 15, 2024

Multi award-winning pianist, composer, music director, filmmaker and entrepreneur Dr. Judith Lynn Stillman (r.) - an Artist in Residence at Rhode Island College (RIC) in Providence - is the force behind the inaugural 'ArtsBiz,' a free-to-the-public, star-studded event that offers a behind-the-scenes look at the business of the performing arts.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Gregg Edelman been in?

Gregg Edelman has appeared on Broadway in 16 shows.

How many West End shows has Gregg Edelman been in?

Gregg Edelman has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Gregg Edelman been nominated for?

Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Wonderful Town, Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Into the Woods, Outstanding Featured Actor - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for 1776, Best Featured Actor - Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for 1776, Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for 1776, Outstanding Featured Actor - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for 1776, Outstanding Featured Actor - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for 1776, Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Anna Karenina, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for City of Angels and Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for City of Angels.

What awards has Gregg Edelman won?

Gregg Edelman has won the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical for his performance in 1776.

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